. It was covered in construction dust and then it started raining. I was sure it would rust but I've washed and dried it with a tissue and it's still in great condition. worked fine for my purposes. In fact, I prefer a sharp point as it can more easily penetrate the mortar gaps between the bricks. I don't think I'll ever need to buy one again, but if I lost this one I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. .